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February 4, 1875
Knoxville Journal
Knoxville, Marion County, Iowa
What is this article about?
Wm. S. King, Congressman-elect from Minnesota, is accused by Irwin of accepting $125,000 from the Pacific Mail corruption fund. He is avoiding investigation, but the state legislature demands he appear before a congressional committee to vindicate himself or resign to the governor.
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Wm. S. King, Member of Congress elect from Minnesota, is accused upon the testimony of Irwin, of having accepted from Irwin the sum $125,000 of the Pacific Mail corruption fund. He is now keeping himself out of sight, apparently to escape an investigation. The Legislature of his State is hard after him however, with a "whereas" and a "resolved," setting forth the charge and demanding in the name of the people of the State that he shall appear before the Congressional investigating committee and vindicate himself, or, failing therein, that he shall place his resignation in the hands of the Governor. They will make it hot for the rascal.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Crime
What keywords are associated?
Wm S King
Corruption Fund
Pacific Mail
Minnesota Legislature
Resignation Demand
What entities or persons were involved?
Wm. S. King
Irwin
Where did it happen?
Minnesota
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Minnesota
Key Persons
Wm. S. King
Irwin
Outcome
state legislature demands king appear before congressional investigating committee to vindicate himself or resign to the governor.
Event Details
Wm. S. King accused on Irwin's testimony of accepting $125,000 from Pacific Mail corruption fund; he is hiding to avoid investigation while legislature pursues him with a resolution.